Before Nicholas Pinto was a world-renowned artist, he lived in the countryside of Jamaica and dreamed of being the best painter in his country.
When he was around 8 or 9 years old, Pinto met an American teacher named Betsy Roberts who not only believed in him, but supported him throughout his childhood in various ways. Pinto said Roberts introduced him to watercolor and oil paint, taught him how to read, bought him his first bike and helped him navigate life.
When Pinto won his first art show at 15 years old, he said Roberts cried and told him he would be somebody some day.
ONTARIO
A statement posted by someone on the Argus Observerâs Facebook page in relation to the story âCity of Ontario gets $360,000 for sidewalks to schools,â which ran on Wednesday, reads: âIs that work going out for bids or insider deal?â
The Argus reached out to city staff and staff from Jacobs, the city of Ontarioâs Public Works department, to learn more about the bid process and what it entails.
In an email on Monday morning, Ontario City Engineer Betsy Roberts provided a glimpse into the detailed steps that are taken in order to seek out a bid for work. She explained limits for projects and purchases.